You don't hear it much any more, but for a long time, "If you're so smart, why aren't you rich" was a pretty effective line for the average Joe when dealing w
Self-sufficiency is producing the actual stuff you use--your own food, your own clothes, etc. It's not a common lifestyle. Most people chose instead to follow the path of self-re
Insurance is all about spreading the risk. A bunch of people buy insurance against the risk that a few of them will be the ones who get hit with a big bill that they couldn't pay.
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Tell us whether or not you have pets and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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A look at the recent Great Recession through a glass half full reveals a few positive effects of the economic malaise.
Ask the Readers: What's Your Favorite Frugal Comfort Food?
Tell us about your favorite frugal comfort food and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card or a copy of Little Old Lady Recipes!
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Throw a House Party for Free
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Ask the Readers: What is Your Best Frugal Date Idea?
Tell us about your best frugal date idea and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Gadget?
Tell us about your favorite gadget and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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Should You Set Up a Trust for Your Child?
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